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david wrote in message
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interested in the collective thoughts of the group re latest thoughts
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for the blue water cruiser
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This site might be of interest

http://www.windpilot.com/en/Se/Yacht/detailen.html

Nigel


thanks for input - given me some ideas and info

i am going to sell up and go sailing - hence blue water designs and
issues.

i need something that is comfortable for me solo - and maybe some crew or
friends later.

it has raised issues of work, finance, repairs, maintenance, running
expenses etc etc

i do not have a lot of cash, but should be able to get into something for
up to AU$200K.

the beneteau thing came about as they are so much cheaper in USA than in
australia.- will check out listings in gibraltar and canaries.

they have some nice configurations 2 and 3 cabins with ensuits, centre
cockpit, cutter rig, 38 - 50 feet etc etc

other suggestions
morris - nice
mac - have not seen any

another option is to syndicate and go racing for a while - there are some
nice race boats on the market that could be fun.- but i am not as young as
i used to be.

any further info welcomed

cheers

david

If you're going long distance cruising single handed save some money to get
a seriously strong wind operated self steering (don't rely on electric ones
for that sort of use) - preferably with a separate mini-rudder, and a good
high output wind generator and some solar panels too. And don't forget
spares & manuals for them. They'll be working all the time in all conditions
and will allow you not to, which is essential, because no-one can keep going
for ever.